Book Two, Chapter Seven Summary

Reuven travels to see Danny, who has asked him to visit to chat about Michael. Most of the chapter consists of their conversation. It begins with light small talk and kosher coffee. They discuss the books on Danny's bookshelf. As the conversation moves forward, it becomes clear that during the last several weeks as Reuven has seen Rachel less, Danny has been seeing her more. Things have gotten serious between Danny and Rachel, but the two keep things civil. Reuven says he has no right to be angry and he maintains that there was "nothing there" between him and Rachel.

They then start speaking about Michael. Reuven will be able to visit him. Apparently, Michael is refusing to cooperate in therapy and will try anything. Michael has gotten into fist fights with the other kids, and has sex fantasies about Rachel...